A MOLD man has been convicted of assaulting a man who he suspected of having an affair with his partner while he was in hospital.

Craig Jason Williams denied an assault charge and said he did not know where complainant Michael Shone lived.

But Williams, 34, of Elm Drive in Mold, was convicted along with co-defendant, his next door neighbour Raymond Jones, 60, also of Elm Drive. Both pleaded not guilty.

The prosecution claimed Williams had been told that while he was in hospital, his girlfriend Marcia Lees had a relationship with Mr Shone.

It was alleged both men and Miss Lees went to see Mr Shone in Cae Bragdy, Mold, in January and he was punched a number of times and threatened.

It was claimed they pushed their way into his home and during the incident, Williams pretended to have a firearm in his pocket and said he could 'drop him' any time and no-one would hear.

Williams said he was an alcoholic, had heart trouble, and had received hospital treatment. He claimed he had not gone to Mr Shone's home and knew nothing about any rumours about Mr Shone and Miss Lees.

Williams said in his condition, one day was very much like another and he did forget things, but he would have known if he had assaulted Mr Shone.

Jones said he and Miss Lees had been to the house, were invited in, and there had been no trouble until he alleged Mr Shone punched him to the side of the face.

He instinctively swung out but did not know if he had hit Mr Shone or the door.

'I hope it was Mr Shone. The door had not done anything to me,' he said.

In evidence, Jones said Williams was not with them. Asked why he had said in his police interview that Williams was one of the three and that they had gone to sort out the 'goings-on', he said he had been confused.

He said he had been put under pressure by CID officers and did not know whether it was morning, noon or night.

Both were convicted of assault and the case was adjourned for sentence.

The court heard that Miss Lees, 26, had admitted assaulting Mr Shone and stealing his mobile telephone and had been jailed in August at Mold Crown Court.